The world of internet is called as a boon by many technology lovers but the presence and reach of internet has become so strong that it is entering into the bedrooms of many average families and also into the personal lives of people, especially the teenagers. One of the most dangerous things that internet can offer is porn. While that tends to plant few perverted ideas, looking at the current scenario, the presence and reach of porn has become extensive.

This has resulted in some shady incidents being reported on a daily basis. While that is one side, another question which is making rounds is- whether watching porn is worse than illegal sex. We have seen the ND Tiwari act in Raj Bhavan and the latest incident in assembly of Karnataka. So, which among the two is worse? The fraud godman Nityananda has got no sacking since he is not a government employee. But the Karnataka incident is being sown as heinous act.

It is natural that if someone sends MMS then they might open out of natural reflex, the same must have happened in Karnataka assembly but the media is doing over hype. But still it is indeed a demeaning act. However, it is not demeaning as our ND Tiwari or the great Swamiji. The fact remains that watching porn has been existing since a long time but these days it is getting a lot of awareness due to the media exaggeration and its strong presence across all networks.

In one sense, watching porn is not worse than illegal sex. Atleast, this is a virtual form of pleasure but involving with another person and that too when you are married or committed in a relationship is something unpardonable. At the same time, there is a limit to watching porn because getting addicted to it is a serious psychological disorder and it also tends to implant several misconceptions about sex and relationships. As such, both are bad but if we are to choose between both then illegal sex is worse than porn.

Ashok Gowde, Bangalore

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